The Nora and Vilma rivalry is the most celebrated one in the history of Philippine Cinema. Marked by fanaticism, box office, and team ups, its phenomenon is a feat not duplicated since. Though many stars have emerged, on the succeeding generations since and arguably have eclipsed Nora or Vilma in terms of popularity and box office appeal, yet nothing could be compared to the rivalry of Nora and Vilma.
This is a classic morena against mestiza battle. Engaging in movies, variety show, singing, dancing, among others.
Nora Aunor commonly called as Ate Guy, is a critically acclaimed Filipina actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is known as Philippine cinema's Superstar.
Vilma Santos commonly known as Ate Vi is a Filipino actress (and now politician). She is known as the Star for all Seasons for her various roles in different genres of her movies and holds the titles of Grand Slam Queen and as the longest reigning box office queen of Philippine cinema.
One Yahoo Groups Mail, by Mar Garces pitted some of the notable achievements of the individuals.
FAMAS
VILMA SANTOS
1. Best Child Actress - Trudis Liit (1962)
2. Best Actress - Dama de Noche (1972) tied with Boots Anson Roa - Tatay Na Si Erap
3. Best Actress - Pakawalan Mo Ako (1981)
4. Best Actress - Relasyon (1982)
5. Best Actress - Tagos Ng Dugo (1987)
6. Best Actress - Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988)
7. Hall of Fame (1990)
8. Circle of Excellence - Sinungaling Mong Puso (1992)
9. Circle of Excellence - Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (1993)
NORA AUNOR
1. Best Actress - Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo (1976)
2. Best Actress - Ina Ka Nga Anak Mo (1979)
3. Best Actress - Bulaklak Ng City Jail (1984) tied with Sharon Cuneta - Dapat Ka Bang
Mahalin?
4. Best Actress - Bilangin Ang Mga Bituin Sa Langit (1989)
5. Best Actress - Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
6. Hall of Fame (1992)
7. Circle of Excellence - The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)
URIAN
VILMA SANTOS
1. Best Actress - Relasyon (1982)
2. Best Actress - Broken Marriage (1983)
3. Best Actress - Sister Stella L (1984)
4. Best Actress - Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989) tied with Nora Aunor - Bilangin Ang
Mga Bituin Sa Langit
5. Best Actress - Ipagpatawad Mo (1991)
6. Best Actress - Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (1993)
7. Best Actress - Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? (1998)
8. Best Actress - Dekada '70 (2002)
9. Aktres Ng Dekada (1991)
10.Aktres Ng Dekada (2001)
NORA AUNOR
1. Best Actress - Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976)
2. Best Actress - Bona (1980) tied with Gina Alajar - Brutal
3. Best Actress - Bilangin Ang Mga Bituin Sa Langit (1989) tied with Vilma Santos -
Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga
4. Best Actress - Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
5. Best Actress - The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) tied with Helen Gamboa -
Bagong Bayani
6. Best Actress - Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996) tied with Sharon Cuneta - Madrasta
7. Aktres Ng Dekada (1991)
8. Aktres Ng Dekada (2001)
STAR AWARDS FOR MOVIES
VILMA SANTOS
1. Best Actress - Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
2. Best Actress - Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (1993)
3. Best Actress - Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? (1998)
4. Best Actress - Anak (2000) tied with Nida Blanca - Sana Pag-ibig Na
5. Best Actress - Dekada '70 (2002)
6. Best Actress - Mano Po 3: My Love (2004)
7. Best Actress - In My Life (2009)
8. Aktres Ng Dekada (2004)
NORA AUNOR
1. Best Actress - 'Merika (1984)
2. Best Actress - Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
3. Best Actress - Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M (1991)
4. Best Actress - The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)
5. Aktres Ng Dekada (1994)
6. Aktres Ng Dekada (2004)
CATHOLIC MASS MEDIA AWARDS
VILMA SANTOS
1. Best Actress - Relasyon (1982)
2. Best Actress - Tagos Ng Dugo (1987)
NORA AUNOR
1. Best Actress - Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? (1981)
2. Best Actress - Bulaklak Ng City Jail (1984)
For those keeping count, Vilma edges Nora it appears. This can be attributed to the point in time wherein Vilma remained active in the business, while Nora was on a hiatus.
In recording though, it was pretty "obvious" that Vilma cannot cope with Nora. Nora Aunor in fact was discovered in a singing contest called “Tawag ng Tanghalan” [1] in 1967 thus calling her the “girl with a golden Voice”.
She set all-time high record sales which up to this day has not been surpassed and the artist with the most singles in Philippine recording history (with more than 260 singles).
Vilma had her share of music greatness in 1969. Vilma Santos released her first album in 1969 under Willears Record, selling 500,000 with the single “Sixteen” became the most played single of that year.
In the dance category, you better be the judge.
Like any rivalries, it elevated the industry, the product, and the consciousness of the masses that were into it.
To end this piece, we will share an article from the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The latest on this epic rivalry.
MANILA, Philippines—Noranians among the Catholic prelates, show of hands please.
If Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes had his way, actress Nora Aunor would be declared national artist pronto.
Bastes, a member of the influential Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), threw his support behind moves in Congress to name Aunor, called “Superstar” by fans, as a national artist.
The bishop said her perceived show biz rival, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos and “Star for All Seasons,” can follow “years later.”
“I select and endorse Nora as national artist now,” Bastes said in a text message. ‘Himala’
He said the time was ripe for the country to recognize Aunor for her contributions to Philippine cinema, particularly for her portrayal of a religious visionary in the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal’s classic 1982 film “Himala.”
The film won the Viewers Choice Award for the Best Film of All Time from the Asia Pacific Region in the 2008 CNN Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
“She’s really good. I like her performance in ‘Himala,’” Bastes said.
But two other members of the CBCP said Aunor and Santos should be named national artists at the same time.
“Honor them both. They represent the divide between the Filipino crowd. The bakya (wooden clogs) and the sapatos (shoes) crowds,” said Baguio Bishop Carlito Cenzon, signifying the public’s social status.
Malolos Bishop Jose Oliveros agreed with Cenzon and said that both artists deserved being named national artists.
The government bestows the title of national artist on those who made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts.
“Both can be made national artist. Perhaps, this will not require an act of Congress. An executive order would do should President Aquino agree to it,” Oliveros said.
Other bishops
Other bishops, however, declined to give their views on whether Aunor or Santos should be named national artist first.
“[That’s] not my line,” said Marbel Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez.
His sentiment was echoed by retired Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz and Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco.
A rivalry also divides the House of Representatives, with Deputy Speaker Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada earlier urging the government to name Santos as national artist after Bacolod City Rep. Anthony Golez filed a resolution saying that Aunor deserved to have the title.
Tañada said Santos should also be named national artist for her contributions to the country’s film industry.
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